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Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Jun 30, 20235820-03751Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Transport Canada, 5820-03751

The Information Commissioner ordered Transport Canada to provide a complete response to the access request on the 36th business day following the date of the final report.

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Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)

Transport Canada, 5820-03751

Jun 30, 20235820-03751

The Information Commissioner ordered Transport Canada to provide a complete response to the access request on the 36th business day following the date of the final report.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Jun 30, 20235822-02704Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Health Canada, 5822-02704

The Information Commissioner ordered Health Canada to provide a complete response to the access request on the 36th business day following the date of the final report.

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Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)

Health Canada, 5822-02704

Jun 30, 20235822-02704

The Information Commissioner ordered Health Canada to provide a complete response to the access request on the 36th business day following the date of the final report.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Jun 29, 20235821-06674Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Canada Border Services Agency, 5821-06674

The Information Commissioner ordered Canada Border Services Agency to provide a complete response to the access request as soon as possible, but no later than September 30, 2023.

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Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)

Canada Border Services Agency, 5821-06674

Jun 29, 20235821-06674

The Information Commissioner ordered Canada Border Services Agency to provide a complete response to the access request as soon as possible, but no later than September 30, 2023.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Jun 28, 20235821-05728Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Library and Archives Canada, 5821-05728

The Information Commissioner ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide a complete response to the access request on the 36th business day following the date of the final report.

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Library and Archives Canada, 5821-05728

Jun 28, 20235821-05728

The Information Commissioner ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide a complete response to the access request on the 36th business day following the date of the final report.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActNot well-founded
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Jun 28, 20232023 OIC 24Indexed May 13, 2026

Library and Archives Canada (Re), 2023 OIC 24

Library and Archives Canada

The complainant alleged that Library and Archives Canada (LAC) took an unreasonable amount of time to grant a time extension for an access to information request. The request was for records related to access requests concerning 'Project Anecdote'. LAC claimed a 1,095-day extension under paragraphs 9(1)(a) and (b) of the Act, pushing the response deadline to June 20, 2025. The Information Commissioner found that LAC met all the requirements for this extension, deeming it valid.

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Access to Information ActNot well-founded

Library and Archives Canada (Re), 2023 OIC 24

Jun 28, 20232023 OIC 24
Adjudicator: Caroline Maynard
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The complainant alleged that Library and Archives Canada (LAC) took an unreasonable amount of time to grant a time extension for an access to information request. The request was for records related to access requests concerning 'Project Anecdote'. LAC claimed a 1,095-day extension under paragraphs 9(1)(a) and (b) of the Act, pushing the response deadline to June 20, 2025. The Information Commissioner found that LAC met all the requirements for this extension, deeming it valid.

Key Issues
  • Reasonableness of time extension claimed by institution under subsection 9(1)
  • Whether institution met the requirements of paragraphs 9(1)(a) and (b) for the extension
Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Jun 27, 20235822-03705Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Global Affairs Canada, 5822-03705

The Information Commissioner ordered Global Affairs Canada to provide a complete response to the access request on the 36th business day following the date of the final report.

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Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)

Global Affairs Canada, 5822-03705

Jun 27, 20235822-03705

The Information Commissioner ordered Global Affairs Canada to provide a complete response to the access request on the 36th business day following the date of the final report.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Jun 27, 20235822-07946Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Public Safety Canada, 5822-07946

The Information Commissioner ordered Public Safety Canada to provide a complete response to the access request as soon as possible, but no later than August 28, 2023.

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Public Safety Canada, 5822-07946

Jun 27, 20235822-07946

The Information Commissioner ordered Public Safety Canada to provide a complete response to the access request as soon as possible, but no later than August 28, 2023.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Jun 22, 20235820-02276Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Privy Council Office, 5820-02276

The Information Commissioner ordered Privy Council Office to provide a complete response to the access request on the 36th business day following the date of the final report.

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Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)

Privy Council Office, 5820-02276

Jun 22, 20235820-02276

The Information Commissioner ordered Privy Council Office to provide a complete response to the access request on the 36th business day following the date of the final report.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Jun 22, 20235821-03220Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Library and Archives Canada, 5821-03220

The Information Commissioner ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide a complete response to the access request on the 36th business day following the date of the final report.

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Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)

Library and Archives Canada, 5821-03220

Jun 22, 20235821-03220

The Information Commissioner ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide a complete response to the access request on the 36th business day following the date of the final report.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Jun 22, 20235820-02280Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Privy Council Office, 5820-02280

The Information Commissioner ordered Privy Council Office to provide a complete response to the access request on the 36th business day following the date of the final report.

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Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)

Privy Council Office, 5820-02280

Jun 22, 20235820-02280

The Information Commissioner ordered Privy Council Office to provide a complete response to the access request on the 36th business day following the date of the final report.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Jun 22, 20235822-01566Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Library and Archives Canada, 5822-01566

The Information Commissioner ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide a complete response to the access request by March 1, 2024.

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Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)

Library and Archives Canada, 5822-01566

Jun 22, 20235822-01566

The Information Commissioner ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide a complete response to the access request by March 1, 2024.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Jun 22, 20235821-04462Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Library and Archives Canada, 5821-04462

The Information Commissioner ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide a complete response to the access request on the 36th business day following the date of the final report.

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Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)

Library and Archives Canada, 5821-04462

Jun 22, 20235821-04462

The Information Commissioner ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide a complete response to the access request on the 36th business day following the date of the final report.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Jun 21, 20235821-00910Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Library and Archives Canada, 5821-00910

The Information Commissioner ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide a complete response to the access request on the 36th business day following the date of the final report.

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Library and Archives Canada, 5821-00910

Jun 21, 20235821-00910

The Information Commissioner ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide a complete response to the access request on the 36th business day following the date of the final report.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Jun 21, 20235820-02884Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Library and Archives Canada, 5820-02884

The Information Commissioner ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide a complete response to the access request on the 36th business day following the date of the final report.

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Library and Archives Canada, 5820-02884

Jun 21, 20235820-02884

The Information Commissioner ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide a complete response to the access request on the 36th business day following the date of the final report.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Jun 21, 20235822-04814Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, 5822-04814

The Information Commissioner ordered Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada to provide a complete response to the access request on the 36th business day following the date of the final report.

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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, 5822-04814

Jun 21, 20235822-04814

The Information Commissioner ordered Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada to provide a complete response to the access request on the 36th business day following the date of the final report.